E Ulu A Paʻa Fundraiser & Online Auction 2024
Bishop Museum’s premier fundraiser, E Ulu A Paʻa, was celebrated with a gala evening event highlighting the Museum’s continued growth (ulu) and strong foundation (paʻa). E Ulu A Paʻa 2024 was co-chaired by Bishop Museum board members John Morgan and Lance Parker. Former Governor John Waihee was recognized and honored for his support of the Museum’s work in preserving the natural and cultural history of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
For a visual recap of last year’s event, click here to view the photo gallery, courtesy of Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.
Our Gala Dinner was SOLD OUT
We thank all of our table sponsors for their support of our mission to inspire our community and visitors through the exploration, celebration, and perpetuation of the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
The Online Auction is CLOSED
We hosted an online auction featuring exclusive Bishop Museum experiences, travel packages, fine dining, art, and more! Many thanks to all auction participants and congratulations to the auction winners!
Other questions? Email the Development Office at development@bishopmuseum.org or call 808.847.8281.
Register now for our Online Auction
Although the fundraiser dinner has concluded, the auction is still live! Our online auction features exclusive Bishop Museum experiences, travel packages, fine dining, art, and more, open to both the public and attendees.
To preview selected items, receive emails about the auction and/or make a donation, register at Bishop Museum Auction.
Text “bishopmuseum” to 56651,
or scan this QR code:
The auction will be live starting at 8 a.m. on August 23, 2023, until 9 p.m. on September 4, 2023.
Winning bidders will be notified by September 5, 2023.
Questions? Email Gail Vincent at gail.vincent@bishopmuseum.org
or call 808.848.4184.
Our Committee
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
John Morgan
Lance Parker
HONOREE
Gov. John David Waihee III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Botticelli, Chairwoman
Todd Apo, 1st Chairman
Patrick V. Kirch, 2nd Chairman
Gregory Chang, Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
Valerie Shintaku, Secretary
Dee Jay Mailer, President
Raymond Kong, Vice President and General Counsel
Nicole Sakai, Assistant Secretary
Landon Beers
Maenette Benham
Michael Bruno
Eric Co
Elizabeth Rice Grossman
Manu Kaiama
Anton C. Krucky
Jacqueline Maly
James Moniz
John Morgan
Lance Parker
Wayne M. Pitluck
William (Billy) K. Richards, Jr.
Michael Takayama
Chipper Wichman
Image Left to right: Janet Bullard, Wayne Pitluck, Judy Pyle, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, and William (Billy) Richards Jr.
Our Committee
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Dee Jay Mailer
Lynn Lally
HONOREES
Wayne Pitluck
Judith Pyle
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wayne M. Pitluck, Chairman
Todd Apo
Danny K. Akaka, Jr.
Ann Botticelli
Maenette Benham
Lauran Bromley
Elizabeth Rice Grossman
Patrick V. Kirch, Ph.D.
Anton C. Krucky
Dee Jay Mailer
Watters O. Martin, Jr.
James Moniz
John Morgan
Lance Parker
William (Billy) K. Richards, Jr.
Valerie Shintaku
Michael Takayama
Gaylord Wilcox
Image Left to right: Janet Bullard, Wayne Pitluck, Judy Pyle, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, and William (Billy) Richards Jr.
Mahalo to Our Sponsors
KALO
Jim and Lynn Lally
‘ULU
‘ULU
